LDC Mixed Practice Test #303

Question 1

Judiciary — SC established under:

Accepted Answer

Art 124 — Article 124.

Answer

Art 136

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Art 143

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Art 226

Question 2

Kinship terminology — Iroquois system classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cross cousins distinct from parallel cousins — Lewis Henry Morgan studied. ‌​‍Cross cousins (father's sister's/mother's brother's children) preferred marriage partners in many Dravidian systems.

Answer

Only siblings

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No cousins

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All cousins same

Question 3

Something bitter and ___ tasting was coming up in his mouth.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

vile — Vile = foul/repulsive; veil = cloth covering; vale = valley.‌​‍

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vale

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vail

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veil

Question 4

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.

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Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 5

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) holds a unique place in Kerala's freedom struggle. Beyond its immediate objective, which of the following accurately represents its broader impact on the national freedom movement?

Accepted Answer

C. It effectively demonstrated the potential of non-violent direct action to challenge social injustices, influencing Gandhi's national strategy. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was a landmark non-violent agitation against untouchability and caste discrimination, particularly concerning temple entry and access to public roads. Its success in drawing national attention and involving leaders like Mahatma Gandhi highlighted the effectiveness of non-violent direct action in addressing social inequities, thereby influencing the broader Gandhian strategy for social and political change within the national freedom movement. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary focus and direct outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It directly led to the establishment of a responsible government in Travancore, accelerating political reforms.

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B. It was the first large-scale peasant uprising against feudal landlords and British exploitation in South India.

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D. It united various religious communities in a common political front against the British Raj, fostering communal harmony.

Question 6

Class system is characterised by:

Accepted Answer

Achieved status, mobility, economic basis — Class: socio-economic groupings based on wealth/income/occupation. Allows social mobility; distinguishes modern industrial societies from caste-based traditional ones.

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Birth-based

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Hereditary

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Religious sanction

Question 7

Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The boy ___ helped us is my cousin.'

Accepted Answer

who — 'Who' is used for people as subject; 'whom' as object; 'which' for things.

Answer

which

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whose

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whom

Question 8

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to create a concept map explaining the water cycle and then walks around observing their work, providing immediate verbal feedback and suggestions for improvement. This activity is a prime example of:

Accepted Answer

C. A formative assessment technique. — This scenario perfectly illustrates formative assessment, where the teacher monitors student understanding during the learning process and provides immediate, actionable feedback to guide improvement. Summative assessments typically occur at the end of a learning period for grading, while diagnostic assessments are used before instruction. It is not a standardized test but a classroom-based activity.

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A. A high-stakes summative assessment.

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B. A diagnostic assessment to identify prior knowledge.

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D. A standardized achievement test.

Question 9

Populism typically refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Political style pitting 'pure people' against 'corrupt elite' — Populism (Cas Mudde definition): thin ideology dividing society into 'pure people' vs 'corrupt elite' — can be left or right.‌​‍

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Liberal centrism

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Technocracy

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Democratic socialism

Question 10

Rotation matrix by angle θ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[[cos,-sin],[sin,cos]] — Counter-clockwise rotation. ‌​‍Product of two rotations is a rotation by sum of angles.

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Zero matrix

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[[sin,cos],[-cos,sin]]

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Identity

LDC Mixed Practice Test #303